Queen Elizabeth II mourned at funeral by Britain and world

LONDON – Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and…

Britain mourns Queen Elizabeth as Charles becomes king

LONDON – Britain’s new king prepared to meet with the prime minister Friday and address a nation mourning Queen Elizabeth II, the only British monarch most of the world had…

New Zealand loses its precious ‘Rings’ series to Britain

WELLINGTON – New Zealand has long been involved with “The Lord of the Rings” but with the filming of a key new tv series all of a sudden snatched absent,…

From Russia to Britain, Philip’s royal ties spanned Europe

TATOI – Prince Philip’s lifestyle spanned a century of European heritage. His relatives ties have been just as wide, with Britain’s longest-serving consort linked by blood and marriage to most…